The Asia Cup 2025 trophy unveiling brought together captains from all eight participating teams, including India and Pakistan, ahead of the first Asia Cup matches starting today. The event was held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium under the supervision of Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi.
Today Asia Cup Match Opens Tournament
The first game of the Asia Cup matches starts with the match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. The long-awaited Pakistan vs India (Ind vs Pak) match is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai. The fans can also access live updates of the Asia Cup through official broadcasters and digital media.
Suryakumar Yadav and Mohsin Naqvi Handshake
During the trophy launch, Suryakumar Yadav, captain of India, shook hands with Mohsin Naqvi, who is also chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. The moment quickly spread across cricket circles as a rare sight in an Ind vs Pak setting. A backstage video later showed another brief exchange between Yadav and Naqvi.
At the joint press conference after the trophy ceremony, Pakistan cricket captain Salman Ali Agha and Suryakumar Yadav did not share direct exchanges. Seating arrangements placed Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan between the two. At the end of the session, Yadav greeted other captains but did not interact with Agha.
Ind vs Pak Clash Builds Up
With the Pakistan vs India fixture on September 14, the early focus of the Asia Cup live coverage remains on how both sides will prepare. Pakistan cricket will open against Oman on September 12, while India faces UAE on September 10. Both results will set the stage for the tournament’s most followed match.
Key Asia Cup Matches to Watch
- Today Asia Cup match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, September 9 (Abu Dhabi)
- India vs UAE: September 10 (Dubai)
- Pakistan vs Oman: September 12 (Dubai)
- Ind vs Pak: September 14 (Dubai)
